Description

n-(Dithiocarboxy)Sarcosine, Disodium Salt, Dihydrate is a specialized organosulfur compound that serves as a versatile intermediate and chelating agent. Its core value lies in its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions, making it a critical component in applications requiring precise metal control or catalysis. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring metal-chelating functional groups or specific sulfur chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Metal Chelation & Sequestration: Acts as an effective chelating agent in industrial processes to control metal ion activity, prevent catalysis, or manage water hardness.
• Rubber & Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a modifier or accelerator in specific vulcanization processes and polymer formulations.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in laboratory settings for the complexometric titration and analysis of specific metal ions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for organic and medicinal chemists exploring novel synthetic pathways involving dithiocarbamate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(Dithiocarboxy)Sarcosine, Disodium Salt, Dihydrate
CAS No.	13442-87-0
Molecular Formula	C5H7NNa2O4S2 • 2H2O
Molecular Weight	279.24 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 243.21 g/mol)
Synonyms	Sarcosine, N-(dithiocarboxy)-, disodium salt, dihydrate; Disodium N-(dithiocarboxy)sarcosine dihydrate; N-(Carbodithioate)sarcosine disodium salt dihydrate; SDTC; Disodium sarcosinedithiocarbamate dihydrate; Sarcosine dithiocarbamate disodium salt; (Carboxymethyl)dimethylammonium dithiocarbamate disodium salt
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Quality Control

Our n-(Dithiocarboxy)Sarcosine, Disodium Salt, Dihydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	11.0 - 14.0% (Theoretical for dihydrate: ~12.9%)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.